Gwen smiled and asked hopefully, "Is there coffee again…
““Gwen smiled and asked hopefully, "Is there coffee again this morning?" Silvan put his book down and glanced absently at Gwen. His gaze dropped to her cleavage, and a single white brow shot up. He blinked several times. "There certainly is," Nell said, circling the table. She stopped behind Gwen and draped a linen cloth over her shoulders, so it tumbled from her neck like a bib. "Peel yer eyes off the lass's breasts," Nell said sweetly to Silvan. Gwen turned twenty shades of red, sneaked a hand beneath the bib, and tugged at her bodice, trying to jiggle them back down a little. Mortified, she devoted her attention to eyeing the medieval dining ware-plates and goblets made of heavy silver, a fat spoon and broad knife, and heavy blue bowls. "She's the one who fluffed them up," Silvan protested indignantly. "I didn't mean to look, but they were ... so ... there. Like trying not to see the sun in the sky." Nell arched a brow and circled round the table again. "I hardly think 'twas ye she fluffed 'em for, was it lass?" Gwen glanced up and gave an embarrassed shake of her head.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A scene where characters grapple with embarrassment, desire, and social expectations in a medieval setting.
In simple terms: People feel awkward when desire is exposed.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge discomfort and redirect focus.
Themes
embarrassment
desire
social norms
Mood
awkward
playful
tense
Type
literary
dialogue
scene
When to use this quote
- dinner parties
- first meetings
- intimate gatherings
Key Concepts
courtship
humor
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle sudden embarrassment?
- What cues reveal hidden desire?
A Different Perspective
Humor can mask genuine feelings, leading to misunderstanding.